Vanda plant named &#39;SPCDW1401&#39;

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct  Vanda  cultivar named ‘SPCDW1401’ which is characterized by unique sepal and petal coloration of dark, slightly purplish-red (sangria color) against a background coloration which is a combination of a lighter shade of sangria and dark vanilla and dark red spotting on the dorsal sepal, the petals and the netting on the lateral sepals near the center of the flower, deepening into an overall red coloration towards the outer rims of all petals and sepals. The margins of all petals and sepals are slightly ruffled with a lighter purplish-red color. The new variety is a  Vanda , typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to the Community Plant Variety Rightsapplication number 2014/2100, filed Aug. 28, 2014, which is hereinincorporated by reference.

LATIN NAME OF THE GENUS AND SPECIES

The Latin name of the genus and species of the novel variety disclosedherein is Vanda hybrid.

VARIETY DENOMINATION

The inventive variety of Vanda disclosed herein has been given thevariety denomination ‘SPCDW1401’.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Parentage: The Vanda variety ‘SPCDW1401’ is the result of a plannedbreeding program. The new variety originated as a seedling from thecrossing of the unpatented, proprietary seed parent Vanda ‘RCB’ with theunpatented, proprietary pollen parent referred to as Vanda ‘D2N’. Thecrossing was made by the inventor in his research greenhouse inChonburi, Thailand in October of 2000.

The new variety was first selected by the inventor, ThumrongSuphachadiwong, a citizen of Thailand, in February of 2006, in aresearch greenhouse belonging to the inventor in Chonburi, Thailand.After identifying the new variety as a potentially interestingselection, the inventor continued confidential testing and propagationof ‘SPCDW1401’, assessing stability of the unique characteristics ofthis variety.

Asexual Reproduction: Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar‘SPCDW1401’ was first performed at a commercial laboratory belonging tothe inventor in Chonburi, Thailand by tissue culture in September of2008. Access to all plants was restricted, as plants were kept in agreenhouse not open to the public, and tissue culture plantlets were ina laboratory belonging to the inventor, and not accessible to thepublic. Through subsequent propagation by vegetative cuttings, multiplegenerations have been reproduced, which have shown that the uniquefeatures of this cultivar are stable and reproduced true to type.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The cultivar ‘SPCDW1401’ has not been observed under all possibleenvironmental conditions. The phenotype may vary somewhat withvariations in environment such as temperature, day length, and lightintensity, without, however, any variance in genotype.

The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are determined tobe the unique characteristics of ‘SPCDW1401’. These characteristics incombination distinguish ‘SPCDW1401’ as a new and distinct Vandacultivar:

1. Vanda ‘SPCDW1401’ exhibits unique sepal and petal coloration of dark,slightly purplish-red (sangria color) against a background colorationwhich is a combination of a lighter shade of sangria and dark vanilla;and,

2. Vanda ‘SPCDW1401’ exhibits unique patterning of the sepals andpetals; specifically, dark red spotting of the dorsal sepal and petals,and netting of the other sepals towards the center of the flower,deepening into an overall dark red coloration near the margins of allpetals and sepals; and,

3. Vanda ‘SPCDW1401’ exhibits sepal and petal margins which are slightlyruffled with a lighter purplish-red color.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 illustrates, as nearly true as it is reasonably possible to makethe same in color photographs of this type, an exemplary plant of‘SPCDW1401’ grown in a commercial greenhouse in Honselersdijk, theNetherlands. This plant is approximately 5 years old, shown planted inan 8 by 8 cm container.

FIG. 2 illustrates, as nearly true as it is reasonably possible to makethe same in color photographs of this type, the typical foliage of‘SPCDW1401’.

FIG. 3 illustrates, as nearly true as it is reasonably possible to makethe same in color photographs of this type, the typical flowers of‘SPCDW1401’.

BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT

The following observations and measurements describe ‘SPCDW1401’ plantsgrown in a greenhouse in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands. Temperaturesranged were approximately 23 degrees Celsius during the day and 19degrees Celsius at night. No photoperiodic or chemical treatments weregiven to the plants. When natural lighting fell below 150 Watt,artificial lighting is given at 10,000 lux for 16 hours a day.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that certain characteristicswill vary with older or, conversely, with younger plants. ‘SPCDW1401’has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions. Wheredimensions, sizes, colors and other characteristics are given, it is tobe understood that such characteristics are approximations or averagesset forth as accurately as practicable. The phenotype of the variety maydiffer from the descriptions set forth herein with variations inenvironmental, climactic and cultural conditions. Color notations arebased on The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart, The RoyalHorticultural Society, London, 2007 (fifth edition).

A botanical description of ‘SPCDW1401’ and comparisons with othervarieties of Vanda are provided below.

-   Plant description:    -   -   Growth habit.—Monopodial, upright.        -   Average height from base (plant grown in hanging basket, so            no soil line present) to top of foliage.—28.4 cm.        -   Average height from base (plant grown in hanging basket, so            no soil line present) to top of flowers.—45.0 cm.        -   Plant spread.—Average of 46.8 cm.        -   Normal pot size.—Hanging basket (8 by 8 cm, square).        -   Growth rate.—Moderate.        -   Propagation type.—Tissue culture propagation using the base            of the leaves.        -   Propagation details.—The time needed from for the start of a            mericlone to get the small plants ready for deflasking is            approximately 24 months under a controlled temperature of            about 26 degrees Celsius. After that period, plants have            matured roots. Plants start to make roots in the last 6            months in flasks. After deflasking they remain in a shaded            and controlled environment.        -   Disease resistance.—Good resistance to the normal diseases            found in Vanda.        -   Drought tolerance and cold tolerance.—Drought tolerance is            typical for species. Superior cold tolerance, to            approximately 6 degrees Celsius.-   Root system:    -   -   General.—Moderate to heavy rooting with aerial roots only            located at the base of the stem, growing from approximately            the lowest 27.5 percent of the stem. Roots very fleshy,            non-fibrous. Mature roots becoming woody and inactive.        -   Diameter, juvenile roots.—0.4 cm, on average.        -   Dimensions, mature roots.—33.5 cm long with a diameter of            0.3 cm, on average.        -   Color, root apex.—Yellow-Green RHS 152A.        -   Color, juvenile roots.—Greyed-Green RHS 192C to 192D.        -   Color, mature roots.—Yellow-Green RHS 146C to 146D.-   Foliage:    -   -   Arrangement.—Distichous.        -   Quantity.—16 leaves, on average.        -   Dimensions.—23.3 cm long and 2.2 cm wide, on average.        -   Shape of blade.—Ligulate, strongly carinate.        -   Aspect.—Slightly curved.        -   Apex.—Unequal praemorse.        -   Base.—Sheathing.        -   Sheath dimensions.—1.7 cm long ad 1.4 cm wide, on average.        -   Sheath color.—Yellow-Green RHS N144A.        -   Margin.—Entire.        -   Texture of top surface.—Glabrous, matte.        -   Texture of bottom surface.—Glabrous, matte.        -   Color.—Juvenile foliage, adaxial surface — Green RHS 143B,            slightly darker toward the margins, near Green RHS 143A.            Juvenile foliage, abaxial surface — Approximates to a            combination of Green RHS 143A and Yellow-Green RHS 144A.            Mature foliage, adaxial surface — Yellow-Green RHS 144A and            Green RHS 143A at a near the margins. Mature foliage,            abaxial surface — Yellow-Green RHS 144A.        -   Venation.—Parallel.        -   Venation coloration.—Yellow-Green RHS 144A on both the            adaxial and abaxial surfaces.        -   Petiole.—No petioles present, leaves sessile.-   Inflorescence:    -   -   Flowers per stem.—Average of 6.        -   Inflorescence arrangement.—Axially placed raceme.        -   Inflorescence height.—Approximately 22.0 cm (measured from            base of lowest flower to top of upper flower).        -   Inflorescence width.—Approximately 19.5 cm.        -   Peduncle.—Length — Approximately 25.3 cm. Width —            Approximately 0.6 cm. Aspect — Approximately 20° angle to            rosette. Strength — Strong. Texture — Smooth, moderately            glossy. Color — Yellow-Green RHS 144B.-   Bud:    -   -   Rate of opening.—Buds open approximately three weeks from            first sight.        -   Length.—Average of 1.4 cm.        -   Diameter.—Average of 1.3 cm.        -   Shape.—Broad obovate.        -   Color.—Purple RHS 75D, with intonations of Red-Purple RHS            60D at the apex and intonations of Purple-Violet RHS N80B            elsewhere on the bud.-   Flower:    -   -   Flower type.—Zygomorphic (orchidaceous), typical shape for            the genus Vanda.        -   Shape.—Zygomorphic, consisting of three sepals and three            petals, one of which is transformed into a labellum.        -   Length (height).—Approximately 10.9 cm.        -   Width.—Approximately 9.9 cm.        -   Depth.—Approximately 3.2 cm.        -   Fragrance.—No fragrance.        -   Persistent.—No.        -   Lastingness of flowers.—Individual flowers can persist on            the inflorescence for up to 6 weeks, counted from the day of            opening until the day the flower drops.        -   Quantity of petals.—3; two conventional petals and one            labellum.        -   Petals.—Arrangement — one lateral petal on each side. Length            — Approximately 5.0 cm. Width — Approximately 5.0 cm. Shape            — Near orbicular to reniform. Apex — Obtuse. Base — Cuneate.            Margin — Entire. Texture of upper forward surface —            Glabrous, matte, velvety. Texture of lower back surface —            Glabrous, matte, velvety. Color when opening, forward            surface — A combination of Greyed-Red RHS 182C to 182D and            Greyed-Purple RHS 185B, 185C and 187D; heavily dotted with            Greyed-Purple RHS 183A and N186C. Color when opening, back            surface — Greyed-Green RHS 195C to 195D. Color when fully            opened, forward surface — A combination of Greyed-Red RHS            182C to 182D and Greyed-Purple RHS 185B, 185C and 187D;            heavily dotted with Greyed-Purple RHS 183A and N186C. Color            when fully opened, back surface — Greyed-Green RHS 195C to            195D. Fading, forward surface — Not fading. Fading, back            surface — Not fading. Venation — Reticulate. Venation color,            fully opened, forward surface — Main vein is Red-Purple RHS            61A to Greyed-Purple 187D. Other veins are the same color as            the petal; that is, not distinguishable from the petal.            Venation color, fully opened, back surface — Main vein is            Purple RHS N78B to N78C; other veins are Red-Purple RHS 71B            to 71C.        -   Labellum.—Shape — Three-lobed, lateral lobes involute,            central lobe slightly revolute. Length — Overall length —            Approximately 2.1 cm. Central lobe — Approximately 1.9 cm.            Lateral lobes — Approximately 1.0 cm. Width— Overall width —            Approximately 1.6 cm. Central lobe — Approximately 1.1 cm.            Lateral lobes — Approximately 0.8 cm. Texture — Glabrous,            slightly glossy, with 3 callosities. Apex — Emarginate. Base            — Cuneate. Color when opening, forward surface — Central            lobe — Near Greyed-Purple RHS N186C and darker toward the            apex, near Greyed-Purple RHS N186A and Greyed-Purple RHS            N186B. Callosities are near Red-Purple RHS 59B. Lateral            lobes — Near Purple RHS N77B, dotted with Red-Purple RHS            64A; apex is near Yellow RHS 11A; base is near Yellow-Orange            RHS 17A. Color when opening, back surface — Central lobe —            Near Greyed-Purple RHS N186C and darker toward the apex,            near Greyed-Purple RHS N186B. Lateral lobes — Near            Greyed-Green RHS 195B and striped with Red-Purple RHS 60B            and 60C toward the base; intonations of Yellow RHS 12C.            Color when fully opened, forward surface — Central lobe —            Near Greyed-Purple RHS N186C and darker toward the apex,            near Greyed-Purple RHS N186A and Greyed-Purple RHS N186B.            Callosities are near Red-Purple RHS 59B. Lateral lobes —            Near Purple RHS N77B, dotted with Red-Purple RHS 64A; apex            is near Yellow RHS 11A; base is near Yellow-Orange RHS 17A.            Color when fully opened, back surface — Central lobe — Near            Greyed-Purple RHS N186C and darker toward the apex, near            Greyed-Purple RHS N186B. Lateral lobes — Near Greyed-Green            RHS 195B and striped with Red-Purple RHS 60B and 60C toward            the base; intonations of Yellow RHS 12C. Fading, forward            surface — Not fading Fading, back surface — Not fading            Venation color, fully opened, forward surface — No venation            visible on labellum. Venation color, fully opened, back            surface — No venation visible on labellum. Margin — Entire.        -   Spurs.—Quantity — Average of 1. Appearance — Short            triangular, in line with central lobe of labellum. Length —            Approximately 0.7 cm. Width — Approximately 0.6 cm. Height —            Approximately 0.5 cm, at the base. Shape — Short triangular.            Apex — Obtuse. Base — Broad Cuneate. Margin — Entire.            Texture — Glabrous, matte. Color — Greyed-White RHS 156C,            striped with Greyed-Red RHS 182D.        -   Sepals.—Quantity — Average of 3. Appearance — One dorsal            sepal (pointing upright) and two lateral sepals. Length —            Dorsal sepal — Approximately 5.8 cm. Lateral sepal —            Approximately 5.6 cm. Width — Dorsal sepal — Approximately            5.3 cm. Lateral sepal — Approximately 6.6 cm. Shape — Dorsal            sepals are broad ovate and lateral sepals are reniform. Apex            — Obtuse. Base — Cuneate. Margin — Entire. Texture —            Glabrous, matte, velvety. Color — Dorsal sepal, upper side —            Yellow-White near RHS 158B to Greyed-Red near RHS 182C and            182D and Greyed-Purple RHS 185B and 185C; heavily dotted            Greyed-Purple, in between RHS 183A and N186C. Dorsal sepal,            under side — Greyed-Green near RHS 195C to 195D. Lateral            sepal, upper side — Greyed-Yellow near RHS 161C and 162C;            heavily dotted Greyed-Purple in between RHS 183A and 187A.            Lateral sepal, under side — Greyed-Yellow RHS 162C, with            heavy intonations of Greyed-Purple RHS 186B. Venation —            Reticulate. Venation color, fully opened, forward surface —            Main vein is Red-Purple RHS 60A to Greyed-Purple 187C. Other            veins are the same color as the petal; that is, not            distinguishable from the petal. Venation color, fully            opened, back surface — Main vein is Purple RHS N78B to N78C.            On the dorsal sepal, other veins are Red-Purple RHS 72B. On            lateral sepals, other veins are Red-Purple RHS 64A.        -   Pedicels.—Length — Approximately 5.5 cm. Diameter —            Approximately 0.45 cm. Angle — Approximately 70° angle to            peduncle. Strength — Very strong. Texture — Glabrous,            axially angled with 5 “ribs”, axially twisted (due to            resupination), glossy. Color — Near White RHS N155B, with            intonations of Purple RHS 75B and 75C near the distal end.-   Reproductive organs:    -   -   Stamens, style and stigma fused into column?.—Yes.        -   Column length.—Approximately 0.5 cm.        -   Column diameter.—Approximately 0.8 cm.        -   Column color.—Yellow-White RHS 158B, with upper side striped            Red-Purple RHS 73A.        -   Ovary position.—Inferior.        -   Ovary diameter.—Approximately 0.4 cm.        -   Ovary color.—White RHS N155B.        -   Pollen color.—Yellow-Orange RHS 14A.-   Seed and fruit: No fruit and seed production has been detected to    date.-   Comparisons with the parent plants: Plants of the new cultivar    ‘SPCDW1401’ are similar to the seed parent, Vanda ‘RCB’ in most    horticultural characteristics. The new variety, however, produces    larger flowers with a different color and color pattern than the    seed parent. Plants of the new cultivar ‘SPCDW1401’ are similar to    the pollen parent, Vanda ‘D2N’ in most horticultural    characteristics. Plants of the new variety, however, are less    compact with a longer leaf span than the pollen parent.-   Comparisons with similar Vanda cultivars known to the inventor:    ‘SPCDW1401’ is similar in most horticultural characteristics to the    commercial variety Vanda ‘SPCDW1205’ (Vanda U.S. Plant patent    application Ser. No. 13/987,934). However ‘SPCDW1401’ differs from    ‘SPCDW1205’ in the following characteristics: 1. ‘SPCDW1401’    exhibits sepal and petal margins with a higher degree of ruffling    compared to the sepal and petal margins of ‘SPCDW1205’. 2.    ‘SPCDW1401’ exhibits a dark, slightly purplish-red general tonality    of the flower, whereas ‘SPCDW1205’ exhibits a greyed-purple general    tonality of the flower. 3. The sepals of ‘SPCDW1401’ exhibit a    netting pattern, whereas the sepals of ‘SPCDW1205’ lack said netting    pattern.

That which is claimed is:
 1. A new and distinct variety of Vanda plantnamed ‘SPCDW1401’, substantially as described and illustrated herein.